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The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more.The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

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10:40

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says government had...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/01

Chris Luxon says the Government had major "up front" concerns about joining Donald Trump's Board of Peace. New Zealand has joined other western countries in declining an invitation. The Prime Minister says the one-billion-US-dollars required to join the Board of Peace would be better spent on schools, roads and hospitals. He told Mike Hosking that it will be better for Middle Eastern countries to be on the board, since it will be focused on the Middle East. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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2:09

Darrin Bull: ADHD New Zealand spokesperson discusses...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/01

It's expected those with ADHD will have an easier time getting treatment with changes to prescribing law. GPs and nurse practitioners no longer need specialist involvement to start treatment for the disorder. ADHD New Zealand spokesperson Darrin Bull says current wait times are forcing people to go private. He told Mike Hosking that the changes are being handled carefully with those prescribing needing to upskill.Bull says about 600 GPs have been through additional training put on by the Royal

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3:04

Rebecca Styles: Consumer NZ Investigative Team Lead...

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2026/02/01

Tower has become the 5th major player to drop these multi-party discount deals, for both new and renewing customers. The company says it's shifting focus to 'personalised pricing.' However, Consumer NZ Investigative Team Lead Rebecca Styles told Mike Hosking that this is more likely to be a reaction to recent penalties that the company received for not charging customers the correct amount. "They are moving to personalised pricing so at a health level they can tell what the risks are at your place

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2:04

Mike's Minute: America might be able to help in the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/30

Forget Greenland – in our own backyard we have growing action in the Pacific between America and China. This is not breaking news, but the US is trying to renew its strategic compact ties with places like Palau and the Marshall Islands, and testimony in front of the House Committee on Natural Resources suggests China is waging a sustained influence campaign aimed at weakening democratic institutions and strategic alignment in the Pacific. Now this is all good news for us, given it felt like America

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2:45

Mark the Week: NZR is overthinking the All Blacks coach

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Trump's week: 2/10 Outside the usual madness came the NATO soldier Afghanistan insult and a dead man in Minneapolis, followed by the usual flannel about domestic terrorists. This time the backlash was real, forceful, and might well stick. The rugby union: 4/10 Too many rules around the coach. It's a classic case of overthinking it – just go get the best. NZ Post: 6/10 Yes, we

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1:57

Mike's Minute: A reality check for the Government on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

We end the week with a reality check. I was a bit underwhelmed by the Government's response to the last couple of week's weather events. $2 million is not a lot of money, which in a way is good because it indicates the damage isn't that bad. The damage is that bad. It's just the big stuff, the roads and bridges and infrastructure, is being paid for out of contingency budgets in various Government's departments. Fine. But as I asked, and got no real answer to, is that the plan, is it? Build it, watch

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4:38

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Tom Homan's first...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

Donald Trump's border chief is working on an eventual draw-down plan of immigration agents in Minneapolis. The US President sent Tom Homan to the city after two protestors, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were shot dead by federal officials in Minneapolis. He's told a news conference he wants to see common sense co-operation, which allows the number of ICE officers in the city to reduce. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking details for the wind-down plan are scarce, but it would involve

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90:30

Full Show Podcast: 30 January 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 30th of January, Trade Minister Todd McClay responds to Winston Peters’ comments on the Free Trade Agreement with India. Liam Sceats joins the show to talk his wildcard entry into the 70th NZ Grand Prix this weekend. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson Wrap the Week and talk Judith Collins and smashing rackets. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee

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12:29

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson:...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

The week has come to an end, so Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed music and Bruce Springsteen's new song, Judith Collins, and smashing rackets. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:31

Liam Sceats: Kiwi Grand Prix Champion on his wildcard...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

The most coveted crown in New Zealand motorsport is on the line this weekend. Highlands is hosting the 70th edition of the NZ Grand Prix, which is running under the new NextGen NZ Championship banner And the 2024 winner, 20-year-old Liam Sceats, has been handed a last-minute wildcard into the field. The championship has been running for the last three weekends, but he told Mike Hosking he’s only jumping in for this one. Sceats says it’s not going to be easy jumping in at this stage, but he’s

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2:39

Andy Horne: MinterEllisonRuddWatts Litigation and...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

There’s a belief there may come a point when insurers’ goodwill runs out in areas most exposed to climate risk. AA Insurance has told Buller District Council it’s temporarily stopped offering new home and landlord cover in Westport due to flood risk, though existing policies can still be renewed. MinterEllisonRuddWatts insurance partner Andy Horne told Mike Hosking it’s unusual for an insurer to be this open. He says the reality is insurers are increasingly making risk-based decisions about where

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2:45

Greg Fleming: National MP on the cross party support...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

National and Labour are joining forces in support of legislation to tackle modern slavery. Their bipartisan backing means the Bill can be introduced in Parliament, bypassing the ballot system. The proposed law would require large companies to report their measures to avoid slavery conditions in supply chains, and fine those not complying or acting to mislead. National's Greg Fleming told Mike Hosking they’ve taken learnings from overseas, particularly Australia, and will be going with template forms

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4:55

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the India Free Trade...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

The Minister for Trade's attempting to put to bed concerns about our Free Trade Agreement with India, repeatedly voiced by the NZ First leader. Winston Peters claims it will let tens of thousands more Indian migrants enter the country. The Prime Minister has denied the assertion. Todd McClay told Mike Hosking there are no rights around migration in the agreement – instead it allows skilled workers to come to New Zealand for a limit of three years. He says trade deals are complicated and complex,

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4:41

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/29

The economy is still struggling to gain momentum. Infometrics says a lot of the indicators suggest that economic recovery is looking unconvincing. Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan says most have taken the possibility of further Official Cash Rate cuts off the table, and some are forecasting a hike. He told Mike Hosking that things are improving, but the problem for households in particular is that you’ve been told things are going to get better, but you still have all the cost of living pressures.

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1:52

Mike's Minute: Build what is wanted and housing can't...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

Bit of 'rubber hitting the road' research on unsold real estate for you. A real estate consultancy company looked at the amount of unsold stock when it came to apartments in Auckland. There are a record number. 541 to be precise, which is 20% of everything that has been built in the past three years. I love apartments, I live in one, I own them, I have owned them. They are not everyone's cup of tea, but what I have learned over the years, like most things in life, there is always nuance to the

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90:28

Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 29th of January, new data reveals how effective Labour’s Fees Free university scheme was. National MP Judith Collins discusses her 24 years in Parliament and her decision to retire from politics. Former rugby union and league great Brad Thorn discusses his success, what drives him, and his new book ‘Champions Do Extra’. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your

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4:20

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the growing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

Growing outrage in Italy after it was announced ICE agents would be in attendance at the Winter Olympics next month. The US Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that they will serve a security role, supporting the US diplomatic security service at the Games. Current and former politicians within Italy are urging Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to block the agents’ presence in the wake of two fatal shootings by ICE in Minneapolis. Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking she wouldn’t

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12:15

Brad Thorn: Rugby legend on the value of hard work,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

A once in a generation player, Brad Thorn has achieved great things on the field. He’s arguably the greatest code swapper rugby league and union have ever seen, winning the World Cup with the All Blacks, Crusaders titles, NRL titles, and he represented the Kangaroos and played in State of Origin. Thorn’s had an immense amount of success across his 30-year career, and he’s detailed the lessons he’s learned in his new book, ‘Champions Do Extra’. The book’s title stems from a sentiment expressed by

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3:35

Nic Smith: Victoria University Vice-Chancellor on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

A new domestic exchange programme will soon let students swap cities as easily as they swap courses. Otago, AUT and Victoria University of Wellington have launched Uni Exchange Aotearoa, giving second-year undergraduates the chance to study at another university for a semester. The scheme offers students a taste of travel without the challenges of going overseas. Victoria University Vice-Chancellor Nic Smith told Mike Hosking New Zealand can actually offer a real diversity of experience within its

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3:45

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on their house...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/28

Economists are expecting the Official Cash Rate to rise sooner rather than later, flattening forecasts for the property market. Cotality's latest report shows almost three quarters of local respondents expect house prices to rise this year. Meanwhile, ANZ's slashed its house price inflation forecast for 2026 from 5% to 2%. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking the economy can't grow too fast. She says two hikes are already expected this year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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